Researchers were interested in precisely how different types and intensities of exercise choices may impact a persons likelihood of catching the flu exercise in the vigorous category proved to be the most effective of all. Their conclusion was that upward of two and a half hours of this kind of exercise each week could reduce the persons chance of catching the flu by 10%. Vigorous exercise was considered that which leads to highly elevated heart rate, heavier breathing and perspiration. And while less intensive forms of exercise are of course globally recognized as essential for overall health and fitness, this particular study suggesting that they will in no way help lower anyones flu risk. Were really interested in the preliminary findings around fitness activity and flu-like illness, as exercise is something that everyone can do to reduce your chance of having flu, said study author Dr. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.highlightpress.com/higher-exertion-exercise-can-cut-flu-risk-by-10-research-suggests/12845/mhoster

People living in the Yorkshire and Humberside region are the biggest non-fitness culprits, where 34 per cent admit to little or no exercise, meanwhile, London boasts the highest level of participation, just a fifth (21 per cent) rarely or never exercise. A spokesperson for Mintel, who carried out the research, said: ‘The research finds that a significant chunk of the population rarely or never exercise. ‘The leisure centres and swimming pool industry can engage with apathetic consumers in a number of ways; the most obvious way is trial, perhaps by way of offering a reward in return for meeting a challenge (e.g. cycle or run on a machine for two minutes) or simply bringing exercise machines to places where people go in large numbers, such as a shopping centre or high street. ‘Alternatively, they could consider utilising mobile facilities and taking them into the heart of neighbourhoods. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2582523/Dont-time-gym-just-tired-workout-One-three-Brits-admit-shirking-exercise-men-active-sex.html